He winter weather starts this Sunday, although with temperatures warmer than usual. However, it could be accompanied by a change in weather after several days of atmospheric stability: A front and a trough could bring rain to various areas of the country, which could extend into the following week and affect the expected bridge.
On Monday, rainfall could extend to several autonomous communities, being more likely in Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, Navarra, La Rioja and Castilla y Leónaccording to eltiempo.es. In a more isolated and irregular way, it could also rain in Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid, Aragón and northern Andalusia. As for temperatures, a drop is expected between Monday and Tuesday.
The Canary Islands will be a particularly affected region, since the presence of a pocket of cold air associated with the trough could generate intense showers and storms. However, these adverse conditions in the archipelago will subside on Tuesday.
The trough will advance towards the northeast of the peninsula on Tuesday and Wednesday, generating instability in several regions. In Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands do not rule out showerswhile the Pyrenees could receive some snowfall. On Wednesday and Thursday temperatures could stabilize or even rise slightly before falling again in the following days.
Time for the December long weekend
On Thursday, a ridge and an anticyclone will favor the increased stability in most of the country. However, on Friday, when the long weekend begins, the situation could vary in certain areas.
Although the general outlook points to a stable day, a very weakened front could reach northern Galicia, leaving some light rain. This front would continue advancing towards the north of the peninsula on Saturday, with Precipitation that could persist until Sunday.
Regarding temperatures, during the December long weekend a new decline could occur, especially during the weekend. Despite these oscillations, values ​​will generally remain above the seasonal average throughout Spain.